Guardian Music — From sexual braggadocio to tales of humble roots defied, there's no shortage of artists who reckon they've got a lot to shout aboutConcern was expressed for the present writer's welfare a few weeks ago when the subject of this feature was discordant ... more info

Starpulse — Happy Birthday to: Spice Girl Emma Bunton (1976) Rapper Rick Ross (1977) "NYPD Blue" actress Charlotte Ross (1968) Run-DMC DJ Jam Master Jay (1965; d. 2002) Actress Geena Davis (1956) Caribbe... more info

AllHipHop — (AllHipHop News) Famed rapper Darryl "DMC" McDaniels has been tapped to star in a new short film with wrestling legend Diamond Dallas Page, titled Hard Luck.DMC, who is a founding member of Hip-Hop trio Run-DMC, stars as a crime boss in the movie, wh... more info

Culture Bully — A brief history on Run-DMC's "Christmas in Hollis," including technical background on the Rick Rubin-produced track, the song's key sample, and the benefit which it was originally released for. more info

White Folks Get Crunk — Well kids. I hope everyone had a merry dosvecmas. This is the 17th and final day of dosvecmas. Its been real. Big shout out to DJ Whatt for letting us put this together. I hope you have all had your holiday fill of mashups. Lets party. Dirt Nasty v... more info

Guardian Music — Last time we focused on glimpses of majesty, this week we're waving off the old and looking forward to the newHello to every last one of you. Momentous times on the Readers Recommend desk this week – so we've pulled out an old topic to revisit. Nex... more info

Guardian Music — Whether as something to aspire to, or something to turn against, royalty has long been a goldmine of a subject for songwritersWe've had one of the biggest turnouts in recent history on the blog this week – there is clearly something special in the ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Walker said... A compilation of records that fans of soul music might enjoy dancing to. Great description, eh? http://burningaquarium.blogspot.com Thanks FC- Keep up the good work. jeffen said... A full set of BBC Sessions from this distorto-pop ban... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Robert said... Rush - 1992-04-17 - Wembley Arena London. "Run From The Fans". Guns N' Roses - 1987/93 - Buenos Aires/New York. "Unplugged". David Bowie - 1972/75 - "Absolutely Rare". Thanks fuzzy! http://rockpopbootlegs.blogspot.com Duncan said... n... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Tongue said... THE WILD STARES - Land Of Beauty NICO - Hanging Gardens STONE ROSES - The Stone Roses fuzzydebacle...bring the riots! http://youngmosstongue.blogspot.com Record Fiend said... Ed Bell - Ed Bell's Mamlish Moan (14 sides of sublime prew... more info